Dollar Tree break-in suspect arrested

Thursday

Thomasville police have arrested a man accused of breaking into the Dollar Tree on National Highway.

James Fitzgerald Thomas, 51, of Thomasville, is facing charges of felonious breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, damage to real property and damage to personal property.

According to a press release from Thomasville police Wednesday, surveillance video showed Thomas break the glass front door and enter the business around 5:40 a.m. Tuesday. The suspect was identified as he looked toward security cameras inside the building.

Police say they are familiar with the suspect after charging him in connection with several break-ins that occurred in the Thomasville downtown area in February.

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